Category Archives: New Brew

Okay, What’s the Deal with Adding Citrus to Our Beers?

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Sally Keskey

Before hops were widely used as a preservative in beer, lemon, limes, and other citrus fruits were kept in jar of God’s drink to ward off infectious bacteria and mold from taking over the drink when it sat for a … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season for Stouts!

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Calee

With the Thanksgiving holidays past, the winter season is well under way. While fall always brings its harvest of pumpkin beer (and this year I saw some new styles, with a sour and a dark pumpkin joining the crew ), … Continue reading →

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The Next IPA–Do We Even Need Another?

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Calee

Remember when Black IPA was new? When we weren’t even quite sure what to call it? Like so many other crafts, beer is constantly evolving—which most of us have seen with the constant upswing in IPA varieties. And though some … Continue reading →

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New Beers, New Labels and Specialty Kegs!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Calee

The craft beer world is evolving quickly as more people are learning to appreciate the value and taste of a well-brewed beer. Homebrew clubs are seeing increased memberships, laws are loosening, and Starbucks is now selling beer. If you’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Black IPA–The Brewer’s View

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Calee

Mendo’s Spring Seasonal Black IPA is back on the shelves! Still relative newcomers to the craft beer game, Black IPAs are an American original, and Mendo’s brewing supervisor Ben Wilkinson was kind enough to share some of Mendocino’s Black IPA … Continue reading →

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The Brewer’s View – Talon Smoked Double Porter

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Calee

Known as Rauchbier in Germany, smoked beers require a delicate and a talented brewer to coax the correct balance of flavors from the hops, malts and smoky essences. Fortunately, Mendocino Brewing has several brewers up to the task. In anticipation … Continue reading →

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New Beer’s Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Calee

Like most people I know, I start each year with a set of resolutions (also known as “A list of things will fail to complete this year.”) Many psychologists recommend setting specific goals instead of vague resolutions, which involves being … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Ale–Mendo’s Fall Release

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Calee

Pumpkin Beer The first signs of fall have started to appear, and this year’s crop of pumpkin beer is already popping up on the shelves.  Many breweries enjoy experimenting with seasonal beer (watch for Mendocino Brewing’s recently-released version of the … Continue reading →

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A Taste of 30 Years

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Calee

Mendocino 30th Anniversary Pale Ale Tasting Party! The great thing about beer is—there are so many, and everyone has their own taste. The terrible thing about beer reviews is— there are so many, and everyone has their own taste. So, … Continue reading →

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30th Anniversary Ale – The Brewer’s View

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Calee

The release date for Mendocino Brewing’s first 30th Anniversary Ale is getting closer, and the excitement is growing. Crafting such an important beer is no small task, and the Mendo team has been working on this one for a while. … Continue reading →

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